You Are Caring for a Client Status Post Heart Transplant

question 10

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client status post heart transplant. One of the family members asks you what the signs of organ rejection are. What would be your best response? (Mark all that apply.)

• A) Fever over 101.5°F
• B) Shortness of breath
• C) Abdominal tenderness
• D) Elevated blood pressure
• E) Flu-like symptoms

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